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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 02-11-15Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
[01] Cyprus condemns UDI anniversary in occupied territory1110:CYPPRESS:01Cyprus condemns UDI anniversary in occupied territory Nicosia, Nov 15 (CNA) -- The Cyprus leadership, political organisations students and pupils condemn once more the unilateral declaration of independence (UDI) by the Turkish Cypriots, on 15 November 1983, branded ''legally invalid'' by the United Nations. The 19th anniversary of the pseudostate coincides with the UN Secretary-General's plan for a solution of the Cyprus problem. Students and pupils march this morning to the Ledra Palace check point in Nicosia, near the UN-controlled buffer zone, calling upon the international community to exert all influence on Turkey and on Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash to comply with the UN relevant resolutions on Cyprus, as they protest the 19th anniversary since the Turkish Cypriots set up their self-styled regime in the Turkish occupied northern part of the island. Political parties and other groups have issued statements denouncing the Turkish secessionist act and vowed to struggle for the island's unity. The Turkish Cypriot UDI was declared ''legally invalid'' by UN Security Council resolution 541 of November 1983, which has called on all states not to recognise the self-styled regime and not to facilitate it in any way. [02] The US attach great deal of urgency to Cyprus solution now1210:CYPPRESS:02Weston: US attach great deal of urgency to Cyprus solution now Nicosia, Nov 15 (CNA) -- The US attach ''a great deal of urgency to a Cyprus solution now,'' US State Department special coordinator for Cyprus Thomas Weston has said. [03] Cyprus protests human rights violations by Turkey1220:CYPPRESS:03Cyprus protests human rights violations by Turkey By Apostolis Zoupaniotis United Nations, Nov 15 (CNA) -- Cyprus protested at the Third Committee of the UN General Assembly for the human rights violations stemming from Turkey's invasion in 1974 and the continuous occupation of more than one third of its territory. [04] Greece: Opportunity for Cyprus settlement must be seized1415:CYPPRESS:04Greece: Opportunity for Cyprus settlement must be seized By Apostolis Zoupaniotis United Nations, Nov 15 (CNA) -- Greece supports efforts deployed by the UN chief for a Cyprus solution and believes that with good faith ''the gaps dividing the parties can be bridged and the opportunity in achieving a settlement must be seized without time limitations.'' [05] Cyprus Stock Exchange
[06] Top marks for website of Danish presidency of EU1435:CYPPRESS:06Top marks for website of Danish presidency of EU Nicosia Nov 15 (CNA) -- The Danish EU Presidency website www.eu2002.dk has been given top marks in the National IT and Telecom Agency evaluation of public sector websites. [07] Turkish aircraft violate Cyprus airspace1455:CYPPRESS:07Turkish aircraft violate Cyprus airspace Nicosia, Nov 15 (CNA) Turkish aircraft violated Cyprus airspace here Friday as Turks and Turkish Cypriots celebrated the 19th anniversary of the illegal declaration of the Denktash regime in the Turkish occupied north of Cyprus. The Foreign Ministry is already making representations to the UN over the violation of the Cyprus airspace by seven F5 of the Turkish Air Force. [08] Demonstrations against UDI culminate1505:CYPPRESS:08Demonstrations against UDI culminate Nicosia, Nov 15 (CNA) Students and pupils in Cyprus sent out here today the clear message they would never recognise the fait accompli of the Turkish invasion and occupation of Cyprus. In a resolution approved during demonstrations here Friday condemning the unilateral declaration of independence (UDI) of the illegal regime in the Turkish occupied north of Cyprus, 19 years ago, the students also conveyed their determination to fight for a just and viable solution to the Cyprus problem, based on the high level agreements and the UN resolutions on Cyprus. They also called on the international community and the UN, once again, to exert their pressure on Turkey and its representatives in Cyprus, to curtail the Turkish intransigence and open the road for the reunification of Cyprus and its people. [09] Weather and Temperatures for Cyprus
[10] Hasikos: National Guard will not disband1635:CYPPRESS:10Hasikos: National Guard will not disband Larnaca, Nov 15 (CNA) The National Guard will not be disbanded and the Greek military officers will remain on the island until a Cyprus settlement is reached, said Defence Minister Socrates Hasikos. Speaking on his return from Athens where he met his Greek counterpart, Yiannos Papantoniou, Hasikos said nothing has changed regarding the armed forces, and added that together with Papantoniou they agreed ''the armed forces will not only remain but be strengthened until the end, because if the other side does not accept a solution, it is possible it might create such conditions which might affect the existing climate. [11] Commission Vice President to visit Cyprus1735:CYPPRESS:11Commission Vice President to visit Cyprus Nicosia, Nov 15 (CNA) Vice President of the European Commission, Loyola de Palacio, will pay an official visit to Cyprus, from 16-18 November. Palacio, who is Comissioner on Relations with the European Parliament, Transport & Energy, will be received on Monday by Cyprus President Glafcos Clerides. She will also meet Communications and Works Minister, Averof Neophytou, Commerce, Industry and Tourism Minister, Nicos Rolandis and visit the Green Line that divides the Turkish occupied north of Cyprus with the government controlled areas of the Republic since 1974 when Turkish troops invaded and occupied 37 per cent of the islands territory. [12] Clerides: Athens talks will decide strategy on Annan's plan1905:CYPPRESS:12Clerides: Athens talks will decide strategy on Annan's plan Larnaca, Nov 15 (CNA) Cyprus President Glafcos Clerides went to the Greek capital on Friday to discuss with the Greek leadership the strategy, which the Greek Cypriot side will follow regarding the UN Secretary Generals plan for a Cyprus settlement. Speaking before his departure to Athens where on Saturday he will hold talks with Prime Minister Costas Simitis, Clerides said Mondays deadline to reply to the Annan plan was still on and the National Council, which will discuss the results of the Athens talks on Monday, will decide what the reply of Greek Cypriot will be. [13] Arrival of Iraq weapons inspectors does not affect image of Cyprus adversely2005:CYPPRESS:13Arrival of Iraq weapons inspectors does not affect image of Cyprus adversely Larnaca, Nov 15 (CNA) Cyprus responds positively to UN efforts to prevent tension and war in the area, pledged President of the Republic Glafcos Clerides when asked why Cyprus is hosting the base of the United Nations Monitoring Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC). [14] Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots favour accession to EU2010:CYPPRESS:14Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots favour accession to EU by Nicos Bellos Brussels, Nov 15 (CNA) Fifty-eight percent of Greek Cypriots would vote in favour of accession to the European Union (EU) if there were to be a referendum tomorrow on Cyprus membership of the EU. A total of 25 per cent would vote against and a further three per cent abstain. Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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